Meaning of the word wrong in English

What does wrong mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wrong

US /rɑːŋ/

UK /rɑːŋ/

Adjective

not correct or true; mistaken

Example:

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You got the answer wrong.

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That's the wrong way to do it.

Synonym:

incorrect mistaken erroneous inaccurate

Synonym:

correct right true

unjust, dishonest, or immoral

Example:

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It's wrong to steal.

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He knows what he did was wrong.

Synonym:

unjust immoral unethical dishonest

Synonym:

right just moral

Adverb

in an incorrect or inappropriate way

Example:

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You're holding it wrong.

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Everything went wrong today.

Synonym:

incorrectly amiss awry badly

Synonym:

correctly right

Noun

an unjust, dishonest, or immoral act

Example:

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He admitted his wrong.

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Two wrongs don't make a right.

Synonym:

injustice misdeed offense transgression

Synonym:

right justice

Verb

to treat someone unfairly or unjustly

Example:

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I feel like I've been wronged.

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He was wronged by the legal system.

Synonym:

mistreat abuse oppress injure

Synonym:

right justify

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